Safeguarding Namibia’s large carnivores
Project objectives
This project aims to address the growing human-wildlife conflict in Namibia, which results in significant financial losses for local communities and conservancies, primarily due to large carnivores and elephants. Prolonged drought and a decline in game populations have worsened the situation, reducing farmers’ tolerance for wildlife-related losses and leading to a sharp decline in carnivore numbers.
Threats
Human-wildlife conflict
This poses a serious threat to biodiversity and reduces tourism income linked to these iconic species. As one of the few countries still home to five large carnivore species, Namibia is at a critical point. Through wildlife rescue, habitat conservation, and research across the country, this project seeks to safeguard Namibia’s wildlife, landscapes, and cultural heritage.
This project is implemented by the Naankuse Foundation.
